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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Algeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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